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Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

2026/08/03

Strategic Council Online – Note: Recent developments in the political geography of West Asia, from rising tensions in the Persian Gulf to missile and drone activities in the Red Sea and the recent warning by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, regarding the threat to freedom of navigation, indicate a key pattern shift; the US-Iran war has moved beyond the scope of a regional and local confrontation and has linked two vital passageways for the global economy: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

2026/07/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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Economy

European Interests Sacrificed to Trump’s Policies

European Interests Sacrificed to Trump’s Policies

2026/04/02

SCFR Online – Report: Energy security is the vital artery of Europe’s political economy, and any disruption to it challenges the continent’s resilience. Within the new architecture of energy security, the Middle East remains the gravitational center of supply; however, the overlooked element is Iran’s pivotal role as either a guarantor of stability or a source of disruption.

The “Hormuz Coalition”: A Maritime Security Illusion

The “Hormuz Coalition”: A Maritime Security Illusion

2026/04/02

SCFR Online – Note: Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an undeniable geopolitical reality, and any military operation aimed at reopening the strait without securing Tehran’s political consent is doomed to failure. Iran has demonstrably proven its dominion over the global energy and fertilizer lifelines. Hormoz Bayani – Economic Affairs Analyst

European Independence from the United States; From Dream to Reality

European Independence from the United States; From Dream to Reality

2026/02/23

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Europe has spoken of “strategic autonomy” for years, but each new crisis reveals that the gap between its aspiration for self-reliance and the reality of its security dependence on the United States remains significantly unbridged.

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

2026/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional affairs researcher stated: Despite projects such as the Khaf-Herat railway and the Herat-Balkh-Mazar-i-Sharif corridor being on the agenda, insecurity and the absence of an inclusive government remain the most significant obstacles to realizing transit corridors and Afghanistan playing an effective role in the economy of Eurasia.

Review of the 2026 budget of the Zionist regime

Review of the 2026 budget of the Zionist regime

2025/12/24

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: It appears that the primary focus of the 2026 budget of the Israeli regime is on simultaneously managing war pressures, social discontent, and political ambiguities; even if this approach leads to the postponement of structural reforms and increases financial risks in the medium-term horizon.

Caspian Sea Water Level Drop; A Geopolitical Harm for Coastal Countries

Caspian Sea Water Level Drop; A Geopolitical Harm for Coastal Countries

2025/11/26

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert in geopolitics stated, “The unprecedented drop in the Caspian Sea water level is not only an environmental threat but also a geopolitical alarm bell for Iran and the coastal countries, requiring urgent multilateral cooperation.”

Iran in the New Eurasian Order

Iran in the New Eurasian Order

2025/11/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A geostrategic affairs analyst said: The emerging Eurasian order is not merely an economic plan, but an effort to redefine the global order based on independence, multilateralism, and regional convergence.

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Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

2026/08/03

Strategic Council Online – Note: Recent developments in the political geography of West Asia, from rising tensions in the Persian Gulf to missile and drone activities in the Red Sea and the recent warning by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, regarding the threat to freedom of navigation, indicate a key pattern shift; the US-Iran war has moved beyond the scope of a regional and local confrontation and has linked two vital passageways for the global economy: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

2026/07/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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Economy

European Interests Sacrificed to Trump’s Policies

European Interests Sacrificed to Trump’s Policies

2026/04/02

SCFR Online – Report: Energy security is the vital artery of Europe’s political economy, and any disruption to it challenges the continent’s resilience. Within the new architecture of energy security, the Middle East remains the gravitational center of supply; however, the overlooked element is Iran’s pivotal role as either a guarantor of stability or a source of disruption.

The “Hormuz Coalition”: A Maritime Security Illusion

The “Hormuz Coalition”: A Maritime Security Illusion

2026/04/02

SCFR Online – Note: Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an undeniable geopolitical reality, and any military operation aimed at reopening the strait without securing Tehran’s political consent is doomed to failure. Iran has demonstrably proven its dominion over the global energy and fertilizer lifelines. Hormoz Bayani – Economic Affairs Analyst

European Independence from the United States; From Dream to Reality

European Independence from the United States; From Dream to Reality

2026/02/23

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Europe has spoken of “strategic autonomy” for years, but each new crisis reveals that the gap between its aspiration for self-reliance and the reality of its security dependence on the United States remains significantly unbridged.

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

2026/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional affairs researcher stated: Despite projects such as the Khaf-Herat railway and the Herat-Balkh-Mazar-i-Sharif corridor being on the agenda, insecurity and the absence of an inclusive government remain the most significant obstacles to realizing transit corridors and Afghanistan playing an effective role in the economy of Eurasia.

Review of the 2026 budget of the Zionist regime

Review of the 2026 budget of the Zionist regime

2025/12/24

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: It appears that the primary focus of the 2026 budget of the Israeli regime is on simultaneously managing war pressures, social discontent, and political ambiguities; even if this approach leads to the postponement of structural reforms and increases financial risks in the medium-term horizon.

Caspian Sea Water Level Drop; A Geopolitical Harm for Coastal Countries

Caspian Sea Water Level Drop; A Geopolitical Harm for Coastal Countries

2025/11/26

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert in geopolitics stated, “The unprecedented drop in the Caspian Sea water level is not only an environmental threat but also a geopolitical alarm bell for Iran and the coastal countries, requiring urgent multilateral cooperation.”

Iran in the New Eurasian Order

Iran in the New Eurasian Order

2025/11/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A geostrategic affairs analyst said: The emerging Eurasian order is not merely an economic plan, but an effort to redefine the global order based on independence, multilateralism, and regional convergence.

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European Interests Sacrificed to Trump’s Policies

European Interests Sacrificed to Trump’s Policies

2026/04/02

SCFR Online – Report: Energy security is the vital artery of Europe’s political economy, and any disruption to it challenges the continent’s resilience. Within the new architecture of energy security, the Middle East remains the gravitational center of supply; however, the overlooked element is Iran’s pivotal role as either a guarantor of stability or a source of disruption.

The “Hormuz Coalition”: A Maritime Security Illusion

The “Hormuz Coalition”: A Maritime Security Illusion

2026/04/02

SCFR Online – Note: Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an undeniable geopolitical reality, and any military operation aimed at reopening the strait without securing Tehran’s political consent is doomed to failure. Iran has demonstrably proven its dominion over the global energy and fertilizer lifelines. Hormoz Bayani – Economic Affairs Analyst

European Independence from the United States; From Dream to Reality

European Independence from the United States; From Dream to Reality

2026/02/23

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Europe has spoken of “strategic autonomy” for years, but each new crisis reveals that the gap between its aspiration for self-reliance and the reality of its security dependence on the United States remains significantly unbridged.

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

2026/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional affairs researcher stated: Despite projects such as the Khaf-Herat railway and the Herat-Balkh-Mazar-i-Sharif corridor being on the agenda, insecurity and the absence of an inclusive government remain the most significant obstacles to realizing transit corridors and Afghanistan playing an effective role in the economy of Eurasia.

Review of the 2026 budget of the Zionist regime

Review of the 2026 budget of the Zionist regime

2025/12/24

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: It appears that the primary focus of the 2026 budget of the Israeli regime is on simultaneously managing war pressures, social discontent, and political ambiguities; even if this approach leads to the postponement of structural reforms and increases financial risks in the medium-term horizon.

Caspian Sea Water Level Drop; A Geopolitical Harm for Coastal Countries

Caspian Sea Water Level Drop; A Geopolitical Harm for Coastal Countries

2025/11/26

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert in geopolitics stated, “The unprecedented drop in the Caspian Sea water level is not only an environmental threat but also a geopolitical alarm bell for Iran and the coastal countries, requiring urgent multilateral cooperation.”

Iran in the New Eurasian Order

Iran in the New Eurasian Order

2025/11/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A geostrategic affairs analyst said: The emerging Eurasian order is not merely an economic plan, but an effort to redefine the global order based on independence, multilateralism, and regional convergence.

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Strategic Council Online – Note: Recent developments in the political geography of West Asia, from rising tensions in the Persian Gulf to missile and drone activities in the Red Sea and the recent warning by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, regarding the threat to freedom of navigation, indicate a key pattern shift; the US-Iran war has moved beyond the scope of a regional and local confrontation and has linked two vital passageways for the global economy: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

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SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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European Interests Sacrificed to Trump’s Policies

European Interests Sacrificed to Trump’s Policies

2026/04/02

SCFR Online – Report: Energy security is the vital artery of Europe’s political economy, and any disruption to it challenges the continent’s resilience. Within the new architecture of energy security, the Middle East remains the gravitational center of supply; however, the overlooked element is Iran’s pivotal role as either a guarantor of stability or a source of disruption.

The “Hormuz Coalition”: A Maritime Security Illusion

The “Hormuz Coalition”: A Maritime Security Illusion

2026/04/02

SCFR Online – Note: Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an undeniable geopolitical reality, and any military operation aimed at reopening the strait without securing Tehran’s political consent is doomed to failure. Iran has demonstrably proven its dominion over the global energy and fertilizer lifelines. Hormoz Bayani – Economic Affairs Analyst

European Independence from the United States; From Dream to Reality

European Independence from the United States; From Dream to Reality

2026/02/23

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Europe has spoken of “strategic autonomy” for years, but each new crisis reveals that the gap between its aspiration for self-reliance and the reality of its security dependence on the United States remains significantly unbridged.

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

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Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional affairs researcher stated: Despite projects such as the Khaf-Herat railway and the Herat-Balkh-Mazar-i-Sharif corridor being on the agenda, insecurity and the absence of an inclusive government remain the most significant obstacles to realizing transit corridors and Afghanistan playing an effective role in the economy of Eurasia.

Review of the 2026 budget of the Zionist regime

Review of the 2026 budget of the Zionist regime

2025/12/24

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: It appears that the primary focus of the 2026 budget of the Israeli regime is on simultaneously managing war pressures, social discontent, and political ambiguities; even if this approach leads to the postponement of structural reforms and increases financial risks in the medium-term horizon.

Caspian Sea Water Level Drop; A Geopolitical Harm for Coastal Countries

Caspian Sea Water Level Drop; A Geopolitical Harm for Coastal Countries

2025/11/26

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert in geopolitics stated, “The unprecedented drop in the Caspian Sea water level is not only an environmental threat but also a geopolitical alarm bell for Iran and the coastal countries, requiring urgent multilateral cooperation.”

Iran in the New Eurasian Order

Iran in the New Eurasian Order

2025/11/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A geostrategic affairs analyst said: The emerging Eurasian order is not merely an economic plan, but an effort to redefine the global order based on independence, multilateralism, and regional convergence.

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Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

2026/08/03

Strategic Council Online – Note: Recent developments in the political geography of West Asia, from rising tensions in the Persian Gulf to missile and drone activities in the Red Sea and the recent warning by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, regarding the threat to freedom of navigation, indicate a key pattern shift; the US-Iran war has moved beyond the scope of a regional and local confrontation and has linked two vital passageways for the global economy: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

2026/07/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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European Interests Sacrificed to Trump’s Policies

European Interests Sacrificed to Trump’s Policies

2026/04/02

SCFR Online – Report: Energy security is the vital artery of Europe’s political economy, and any disruption to it challenges the continent’s resilience. Within the new architecture of energy security, the Middle East remains the gravitational center of supply; however, the overlooked element is Iran’s pivotal role as either a guarantor of stability or a source of disruption.

The “Hormuz Coalition”: A Maritime Security Illusion

The “Hormuz Coalition”: A Maritime Security Illusion

2026/04/02

SCFR Online – Note: Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an undeniable geopolitical reality, and any military operation aimed at reopening the strait without securing Tehran’s political consent is doomed to failure. Iran has demonstrably proven its dominion over the global energy and fertilizer lifelines. Hormoz Bayani – Economic Affairs Analyst

European Independence from the United States; From Dream to Reality

European Independence from the United States; From Dream to Reality

2026/02/23

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Europe has spoken of “strategic autonomy” for years, but each new crisis reveals that the gap between its aspiration for self-reliance and the reality of its security dependence on the United States remains significantly unbridged.

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

2026/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional affairs researcher stated: Despite projects such as the Khaf-Herat railway and the Herat-Balkh-Mazar-i-Sharif corridor being on the agenda, insecurity and the absence of an inclusive government remain the most significant obstacles to realizing transit corridors and Afghanistan playing an effective role in the economy of Eurasia.

Review of the 2026 budget of the Zionist regime

Review of the 2026 budget of the Zionist regime

2025/12/24

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: It appears that the primary focus of the 2026 budget of the Israeli regime is on simultaneously managing war pressures, social discontent, and political ambiguities; even if this approach leads to the postponement of structural reforms and increases financial risks in the medium-term horizon.

Caspian Sea Water Level Drop; A Geopolitical Harm for Coastal Countries

Caspian Sea Water Level Drop; A Geopolitical Harm for Coastal Countries

2025/11/26

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert in geopolitics stated, “The unprecedented drop in the Caspian Sea water level is not only an environmental threat but also a geopolitical alarm bell for Iran and the coastal countries, requiring urgent multilateral cooperation.”

Iran in the New Eurasian Order

Iran in the New Eurasian Order

2025/11/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A geostrategic affairs analyst said: The emerging Eurasian order is not merely an economic plan, but an effort to redefine the global order based on independence, multilateralism, and regional convergence.

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Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

2026/08/03

Strategic Council Online – Note: Recent developments in the political geography of West Asia, from rising tensions in the Persian Gulf to missile and drone activities in the Red Sea and the recent warning by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, regarding the threat to freedom of navigation, indicate a key pattern shift; the US-Iran war has moved beyond the scope of a regional and local confrontation and has linked two vital passageways for the global economy: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

2026/07/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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European Interests Sacrificed to Trump’s Policies

European Interests Sacrificed to Trump’s Policies

2026/04/02

SCFR Online – Report: Energy security is the vital artery of Europe’s political economy, and any disruption to it challenges the continent’s resilience. Within the new architecture of energy security, the Middle East remains the gravitational center of supply; however, the overlooked element is Iran’s pivotal role as either a guarantor of stability or a source of disruption.

The “Hormuz Coalition”: A Maritime Security Illusion

The “Hormuz Coalition”: A Maritime Security Illusion

2026/04/02

SCFR Online – Note: Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an undeniable geopolitical reality, and any military operation aimed at reopening the strait without securing Tehran’s political consent is doomed to failure. Iran has demonstrably proven its dominion over the global energy and fertilizer lifelines. Hormoz Bayani – Economic Affairs Analyst

European Independence from the United States; From Dream to Reality

European Independence from the United States; From Dream to Reality

2026/02/23

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Europe has spoken of “strategic autonomy” for years, but each new crisis reveals that the gap between its aspiration for self-reliance and the reality of its security dependence on the United States remains significantly unbridged.

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

2026/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional affairs researcher stated: Despite projects such as the Khaf-Herat railway and the Herat-Balkh-Mazar-i-Sharif corridor being on the agenda, insecurity and the absence of an inclusive government remain the most significant obstacles to realizing transit corridors and Afghanistan playing an effective role in the economy of Eurasia.

Review of the 2026 budget of the Zionist regime

Review of the 2026 budget of the Zionist regime

2025/12/24

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: It appears that the primary focus of the 2026 budget of the Israeli regime is on simultaneously managing war pressures, social discontent, and political ambiguities; even if this approach leads to the postponement of structural reforms and increases financial risks in the medium-term horizon.

Caspian Sea Water Level Drop; A Geopolitical Harm for Coastal Countries

Caspian Sea Water Level Drop; A Geopolitical Harm for Coastal Countries

2025/11/26

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert in geopolitics stated, “The unprecedented drop in the Caspian Sea water level is not only an environmental threat but also a geopolitical alarm bell for Iran and the coastal countries, requiring urgent multilateral cooperation.”

Iran in the New Eurasian Order

Iran in the New Eurasian Order

2025/11/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A geostrategic affairs analyst said: The emerging Eurasian order is not merely an economic plan, but an effort to redefine the global order based on independence, multilateralism, and regional convergence.

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Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

2026/08/03

Strategic Council Online – Note: Recent developments in the political geography of West Asia, from rising tensions in the Persian Gulf to missile and drone activities in the Red Sea and the recent warning by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, regarding the threat to freedom of navigation, indicate a key pattern shift; the US-Iran war has moved beyond the scope of a regional and local confrontation and has linked two vital passageways for the global economy: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

2026/07/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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European Interests Sacrificed to Trump’s Policies

European Interests Sacrificed to Trump’s Policies

2026/04/02

SCFR Online – Report: Energy security is the vital artery of Europe’s political economy, and any disruption to it challenges the continent’s resilience. Within the new architecture of energy security, the Middle East remains the gravitational center of supply; however, the overlooked element is Iran’s pivotal role as either a guarantor of stability or a source of disruption.

The “Hormuz Coalition”: A Maritime Security Illusion

The “Hormuz Coalition”: A Maritime Security Illusion

2026/04/02

SCFR Online – Note: Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an undeniable geopolitical reality, and any military operation aimed at reopening the strait without securing Tehran’s political consent is doomed to failure. Iran has demonstrably proven its dominion over the global energy and fertilizer lifelines. Hormoz Bayani – Economic Affairs Analyst

European Independence from the United States; From Dream to Reality

European Independence from the United States; From Dream to Reality

2026/02/23

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Europe has spoken of “strategic autonomy” for years, but each new crisis reveals that the gap between its aspiration for self-reliance and the reality of its security dependence on the United States remains significantly unbridged.

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

Afghanistan’s Effective Role in the Economy of Eurasia

2026/01/08

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A regional affairs researcher stated: Despite projects such as the Khaf-Herat railway and the Herat-Balkh-Mazar-i-Sharif corridor being on the agenda, insecurity and the absence of an inclusive government remain the most significant obstacles to realizing transit corridors and Afghanistan playing an effective role in the economy of Eurasia.

Review of the 2026 budget of the Zionist regime

Review of the 2026 budget of the Zionist regime

2025/12/24

Strategic Council Online – Opinion: It appears that the primary focus of the 2026 budget of the Israeli regime is on simultaneously managing war pressures, social discontent, and political ambiguities; even if this approach leads to the postponement of structural reforms and increases financial risks in the medium-term horizon.

Caspian Sea Water Level Drop; A Geopolitical Harm for Coastal Countries

Caspian Sea Water Level Drop; A Geopolitical Harm for Coastal Countries

2025/11/26

Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert in geopolitics stated, “The unprecedented drop in the Caspian Sea water level is not only an environmental threat but also a geopolitical alarm bell for Iran and the coastal countries, requiring urgent multilateral cooperation.”

Iran in the New Eurasian Order

Iran in the New Eurasian Order

2025/11/23

Strategic Council Online – Interview: A geostrategic affairs analyst said: The emerging Eurasian order is not merely an economic plan, but an effort to redefine the global order based on independence, multilateralism, and regional convergence.

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Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

Balancing in the chain of chokepoints; from sea-based deterrence to pluralistic diplomacy

2026/08/03

Strategic Council Online – Note: Recent developments in the political geography of West Asia, from rising tensions in the Persian Gulf to missile and drone activities in the Red Sea and the recent warning by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, regarding the threat to freedom of navigation, indicate a key pattern shift; the US-Iran war has moved beyond the scope of a regional and local confrontation and has linked two vital passageways for the global economy: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

Indicators for Choosing Between War and Diplomacy

2026/07/23

SCFR Online – Opinion: Foreign policy analysis is valid when it evaluates decisions based on the information and circumstances prevailing at the time they were made, not on the basis of outcomes that only become apparent after the crisis has ended.

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